Salix wolfii

Salix wolfii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Salicaceae
Genus: Salix
Species:
S. wolfii
Binomial name
Salix wolfii
Bebb, 1879

Salix wolfi, or Wolf's willow, is a species of willow native to western United States, from north-central Montana and central Oregon to northern New Mexico.

Description

It is a small, low-growing willow that grows about 40-100 cm (1-3 ft) tall. The leaves are about 1-5 cm long with either lanceolate or elliptic shape with long hairs on either side of the leaves. Twigs are pubescent with wavy hairs.

Distribution

It is native to Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nevada, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico.

Habitat

Subalpine meadows, streams and ponds.

References

  1. ↑ Webmaster, David Ratz. "Wolf Willow - Montana Field Guide". fieldguide.mt.gov. Retrieved 2019-09-06.
  2. ↑ "Salix wolfii in Flora of North America @ efloras.org". www.efloras.org. Retrieved 2019-09-06.
  3. ↑ "Plants Profile for Salix wolfii (Wolf's willow)". plants.usda.gov. Retrieved 2019-09-06.